Aromas of exotic fruits when young that evolves over time, developing hints of sweetness reminiscent of vanilla. The palate is warm and the finish is balanced between freshness and fullness.

Wine Advocate 90 points - The 2011 Collio Bianco Molamatta is a successful three-way partnership between Pinot Bianco, Ribolla Gialla and Friulano. These grapes are all known for structure and the natural richness of their mouthfeel. Yet, Molamatta never feels too dense or heavy. Only the Pinot Bianco component sees oak contact and both the Friulano and Ribolla Gialla are vinified in stainless steel to preserve the aromatic freshness of the bouquet. The wine then ages on the lees for up to one year. The extra heat of the 2011 vintage has done its part to shape the wine?s opulence and creaminess yet the overall effect is one of balance and elegance. Endnotes include fresh apricot, citrus and crushed stone. Drink: 2014-2017. (Dec 2013)

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This Italian estate was founded in 1950 by Marco Felluga. Located in Gradisca d’Isonzo, a fortified citadel of the Venetian Republic, Marco’s son Roberto runs the winery. Felluga controls over 250 acres of vineyards, most of which are family owned and operated, within the Collio. The vineyards are planted on layers of sandstone, limestone and clay at an elevation of 262 feet. Roberto employs integrated pest management in the vineyards to protect the environment. White wines are filtered before fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. A percentage of white and red wines are refined in wooden casks. Winemaker Rafaella Bruno employs the latest technologies, while respecting tradition.

Technical notes

(40% Pinot Bianco/40% Tocai Friulano/20% Riballo Gialla) Depending on the level of ripeness of the different varieties undergo a light pressing. Pinot Bianco juice ferments and matures in small oak barrels while the other varietals are fermented in stainless steel vats. The wine was aged six months on its lees and a few months in the bottle.

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The Collio Bianco, which represents in a certain sense the wine-image of the Collio territory, is also one of the most important wines of the whole Roberto Felluga’s production. "Molamatta” is the geographic name of the place where lie the vineyard which provide this wine.

Producer

The Marco Felluga family estate is a pioneer in regional quality and innovation. Founded
in 1950 by Marco Felluga in Gradisca d'Isonzo, a fortified citadel of the former Venetian Republic. Today Marco’s son Roberto heads the family’s Marco Felluga and Russiz
Superiore wineries. Felluga controls over 250 acres of vineyards, most of which are family owned and operated, within the Collio DOC. The vineyards are planted on layers of sandstone, limestone and clay at an elevation of 262 feet. Marco Felluga employs integrated pest management in the vineyards, working with nature to protect the environment. White wines are filtered before fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. A percentage of white and red wines are refined in wooden casks. The winemaker Rafaella Bruno employs the latest technologies, while respecting tradition.